Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 41: 146 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065235
Common Names
- Thelesperma burridgeanum
- Burridge's Threadstem
- Burridge's Greenthread
Description
Thelesperma burridgeanum (also called Burridge's Greenthread, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has a sprawling habit and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is often used as a bedding plant or in containers.
Uses & Benefits
Thelesperma burridgeanum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thelesperma burridgeanum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower that blooms in late spring and early summer. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thelesperma burridgeanum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Thelesperma burridgeanum
Thelesperma burridgeanum can be found in the southwestern United States, from Texas to California and north to Idaho and Utah.
Thelesperma burridgeanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelesperma burridgeanum?
Thelesperma burridgeanum
What is the common name of Thelesperma burridgeanum?
Burridge's Greenthread
What is the natural habitat of Thelesperma burridgeanum?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Thelesperma genus
Thelesperma longipes,
Thelesperma flavodiscum,
Thelesperma graminiformis,
Thelesperma scabridulum,
Thelesperma megapotamicum,
Thelesperma muelleri,
Thelesperma megapotamicum,
Thelesperma ambiguum,
Thelesperma burridgeanum,
Thelesperma subaequale,
Thelesperma subnudum,
Thelesperma simplicifolium,
Thelesperma nuecense,
Thelesperma filifolium,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,